Safety & Preparedness

Princeton University is committed to providing a campus environment that is accessible and, at the same time, safe and secure. The Emergency Preparedness TeamÂ reviews operational issues related to emergency preparedness planning.

Emergency Numbers

In an emergency: From a campus phone dial 911 from a campus phone or 609-258-3333 from a cell phone, and a public safety dispatcher will dispatch the appropriate police, fire or medical personnel. For non-emergencies, call 609-258-1000.

Recorded emergency hotline: 609-258-7700

Recorded weather alert hotline: 609-258-SNOW (7669)

Update Your Contact Information

The University's emergency notification system allows authorized Princeton officials to send news and instructions simultaneously to individuals through landline phones, cellular phones, text messaging and email. At least annually, members of the campus community should update contact information on file with the University.